FTA BAA: Research Initiatives in Support of Safety, Accessibility, Mobility
9/23/2026

FTA has released a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) soliciting concept papers for applied research projects to improve the safety, reliability, efficiency, and accessibility of public transportation in the United States.
Solutions will:
- Reduce deployment risks
- Improve safety
- Lower operating costs
- Enhance the benefits and accessibility of public transportation
- Facilitate domestic transit manufacturing
For priority consideration, concept papers must be received by October 19.
For more information and instructions on how to submit a concept paper, visit SAM.gov Broad Agency Announcement.
For questions, contact tennile.palmer.ctr@dot.gov.